14.4% alc., pH
3.57, TA 0.63, 67 cases, $44. To be released soon. Ferguson Block sits
less than a mile east of The Donum Estate. It is the oldest vineyard in
The Donum Estate, planted in 1974 with an old Martini selection of Pinot
Noir on St. George rootstock in gravelly, loamy clay soils. Aged 18
months in once-used French oak barrels.
·Moderately light reddish-purple
color in the glass. Evocative nose offering savory and fruity aromas including
black cherries, baking spice and herbs. Really wows in the mouth with flat-out
delicious core of earthy black cherries accented with complimentary vanillin oak.
Satiny in texture with a generous finish that makes you want to take another sip.
Nothing like old vine sophistication.Reviewed June 24, 2012